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Etihad Rail Freight launches direct Fujairah-Abu Dhabi cargo service

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20 September 2026

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Logistics Tech

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 22 September 2026 · Fusion42 review

Etihad Rail Freight and AD Ports Group launched a direct rail freight service linking Fujairah Terminals to Abu Dhabi's Industrial City (ICAD), enabling cargo to move directly for customs clearance and reducing road transport needs.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Logistics Tech, and 4 sources have reported it between 20 Sep 2026 and 25 Sep 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You can now shift cargo operations closer to production by bypassing road haulage, cutting handling steps and delays. Logistics founders should explore integrating rail services to lower costs and speed local trade within Abu Dhabi.

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4 sources · first reported 20 Sep 2026 · latest 25 Sep 2026

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